Outside Sales Representative

Targeted Talent; New Westminster, Surrey, Richmond, Delta, Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruiting agency is seeking a Sales Representative in New Westminster, BC. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of sales experience, particularly in the food and beverage industry. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, identifying product needs, and achieving sales goals. Strong organizational and negotiation skills are essential. A bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in sales or related field.
• Experience in sales to restaurant holding companies or consumer foodservice companies.
• Experience in food and beverage or packaging industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a network of sources for sales leads.
• Communicate with customers to identify their needs.
• Demonstrate product functions to customers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.
• Communicate with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identify and suggest products to meet those needs.
• Demonstrate the functions and utility of products to customers based on their needs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolve any issues that may arise post-sale.
• Maintain communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products and enhancements that may be of interest.
• Maintain detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.
• Provide periodic territory sales forecasts.
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales goals through outbound sales efforts
• Understand the struggle of a customer and approach each conversation with a consultative approach
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• At least two to five years of related experience required.
• At least two years of experience in sales to restaurant holding companies, consumer foodservice companies or related
• At least two years of experience in Sales in the food and beverage or packaging industry
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field preferred.